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Photos: Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 This illustration was made by louis-garden. Please credit this : louis-garden An email to Louis-garden or a message here would be appreciated too. More pictures (not free) at My Photos Site, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Infrogmation, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
An open-air gallery in Piazza della Signoria
Your local guide
Lorenzo Greco
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Highlights
- A square that works as an open gallery
- Renaissance statues, named individually
- Centuries of sculpture kept outdoors
- A fountain anchoring the wider space
- History read through public art
About this tour
This session treats Piazza della Signoria as an open-air sculpture gallery rather than simply the square in front of the town hall. You see a group of Renaissance statues up close, and the fountain that anchors the wider space. The camera moves slowly between figures, as a gallery visit would.
We pause properly at each statue rather than walking past quickly, since the square holds more genuine sculpture than most people realise. I name the sculptors and explain their significance as we go, and take questions on individual works.
It suits anyone interested in Renaissance sculpture displayed in its original outdoor setting. It also pairs well with the Loggia dei Lanzi session nearby.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Florence before heading out.
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Statue group 21 min
The camera moves past a group of Renaissance statues standing in the open square, and I name each sculptor and explain what made the work significant.
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Fountain and square 21 min
Turning towards the fountain, I explain how the square has functioned as a genuine outdoor gallery for centuries rather than just a civic space.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Florence: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Ribollita and Oltrarno, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Rome time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Florence, showing you Statue group and Fountain and square live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Florence live with my phone.
Times shown in Rome time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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